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Is Your Heating System Ready for Fall?

The worst time for your heating system to malfunction is the middle of winter, but with a little preventative maintenance, you can easily avoid a frustrating (and expensive) problem later this year. As summer ends and the weather starts to cool off, now is the best time to prepare your…

How To Prevent Straining Your HVAC System This Summer

Our reliance on air conditioning systems increases as the temperature rises during the summer months. However, it’s important to remember that HVAC systems can experience strain and inefficiency if not properly maintained. We’ve compiled a list of tips, tricks, and preventive measures to help you keep your HVAC system running…

Updated SEER Regulations for HVAC Installations in Virginia

If you’re considering a new HVAC system for your Virginia home in the near future, it’s important to understand how new energy-efficiency ratings introduced by the U.S. Department of Energy may impact your purchase.  The minimum SEER rating for air conditioning systems has increased as of January 1, 2023, plus…

10 Tips to Prepare Your HVAC System for Winter

When winter begins to arrive, it’s important to make sure your HVAC system is prepared to avoid any unwanted surprises (like being left in a cold, uncomfortable home). It’s essential to be proactive about maintaining your HVAC equipment in order to keep it in good condition and prevent breakdowns. In…

What to Do When My HVAC Is Flooded?

There has been a lot of rain this summer in Northern Virginia, and we all hate it! With huge amounts of rain and flooding happening, John Nugent & Sons has gotten a lot of questions about AC units and what to do when the water is high and getting too…

DIY HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical Quick Fixes

While our team at John Nugent & Sons is ready to solve any problem you may have with your HVAC, electrical, or plumbing systems, there are some things you can handle on your own if you’re interested in saving some money. Here are some tips and tricks for DIY, easy…

Why Are HVAC Maintenance Plans Important?

Investing in HVAC maintenance might seem like just an extra expense, but it’s worth it in the long run. When you commit to regular maintenance on your heating and cooling system, you help ensure that any minor problems or inefficiencies will be caught early rather than growing into major complications!…

The Best HVAC Company in Northern VA

At John Nugent & Sons, we have one goal: providing McLean and the rest of Northern Virginia with the best home comfort solutions. And since 1975, we’ve been doing just that. When it comes to heating and cooling your Northern Virginia home, you want the best—and that’s what we strive…

The Benefits of Choosing Carrier HVAC Products

There are few people who don’t know the Carrier name when it comes to heating, cooling, and other home comfort products. The Carrier name carries with it a reputation of quality, reliability, durability, and value because they make only the highest-quality HVAC products, including air conditioners, furnaces, air cleaners, and…

Fall HVAC Maintenance Checklist

When fall finally comes around, the collective sigh of relief here in Northern Virginia seems like it can be heard state-wide. But fall is quite short and winter will be knocking on the door soon after! Is your furnace system ready to take on everything the rest of the year…

Keep Your Costs Down & Energy Efficiency Up This Summer

You want to stay cool this summer, but the thought of your increased power bill has you wondering if there is anything you can do to stay cool and not spend a fortune at the same time. The good news is there are a few different ways you can cut…

Prepping Your Air Conditioner for Summer

Mother Nature has been giving us slight glimpses of what to expect during the coming summer months. We like to think of it as her subtly reminding everyone that it is time to get their air conditioners ready so there are no unpleasant surprises at the last minute. As a…

Cost Saving Cooling Tips for Northern Virginia Homeowners

Your cooling system is essentially a necessity once the warmer weather arrives here in Virginia. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the largest energy and utility expenditures, as well. So how can you stay comfortable, while avoiding spiking cooling costs and financial potholes? The experts at John Nugent & Sons are…

HVAC Maintenance & Spring Allergies

Springtime is a welcome relief from the harsh conditions of winter, but for those who suffer from spring allergies, it can lead to sneezing, wheezing, and misery. If you expect to find relief from allergy symptoms by staying at home, think again. Studies have shown the average home may contain…

4 Ways to Reduce Your Utility Bills This Winter

When the cold Northern Virginia winter arrives, you instinctively turn up the temperature in your home—which also causes the numbers on your electric bill to rise. Although keeping your family warm is your top priority, it can be costly! In order to help reduce costs, John Nugent & Sons has…

Why You Need a Skilled Technician for Repairing an HVAC System

The importance of hiring a skilled Northern VA HVAC technician for repairing the heating and cooling system in your home can hardly be overstated. You need to make sure that any service—be it AC installation, repair, or replacement—is completed by someone who has received the necessary training to figure out…

How to Avoid AC Repair Scams

It’s an unfortunate circumstance, but we see it happen this time every year. The worst-kept secret in the HVAC industry: unskilled or even unethical air conditioning contractors seem to come out of the woodwork to offer AC repair service. You may have seen one of the stories recently on the…

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